Emotional Zidane vows to rescue Madrid
Zinedine Zidane was appointed as Real Madrid's new coach after the departure of Rafael Benitez on Tuesday (AEDT).
Zinedine Zidane is convinced he can rescue Real Madrid's season after being appointed as Rafael Benitez's successor.
Madrid and France legend Zidane was confirmed as the club's new coach on Tuesday (AEDT) as Benitez paid the price for an unconvincing first half of the season at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Benitez lasted just seven months at the helm but Zidane, who had been coaching Madrid's Castilla side —its reserves — spoke after president Florentino Perez's announcement, expressing his pride at being appointed.
"I want to thank the club and the president for the opportunity to coach this club," the 43-year-old Frenchman said.
"It's the best club in the world with the best fan-base. I will do my very best so that at the end of the season this club will have a trophy.
"I will work hard with all the players and I think it will go well.
"I'm looking forward to working with everyone tomorrow. Tomorrow is when the work starts.
"It is an important day for me and an emotional day. Even more than when I signed as a player.
"I will put all my heart into this job and for the club."
